Timeless French Chateau in Houston {Decor Inspiration}

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Timeless French Chateau in Houston {Decor Inspiration}

May 26, 2017

Chateau Saint Cloud

Decor Inspiration: Chateau de Saint Cloud

March 24, 2017

Breathtaking modern interior design in Chateau de Saint Cloud by Tristan Auer

Decor Inspiration: Chateau de Saint Cloud

Who follows up a very modest modern farmhouse

DIY kitchen renovation with a modern bespoke

French Chateau reno as a springboard

for beautiful decor inspiration?

This girl.

So smile! It's FANTASY FRIDAY.

Not to be confused with Fantasy Fries Day,

but if it were...

Cheesy Bacon Lobster Fries

The sight of fantasy fries inspired me to

create this happy meme for you:

Pin me!

One of my favorite things about blogging about

lovely inspirational finds is that even the most

bespoke, costly, interior design projects

can frequently yield decorating ideas

for little ol' bourgeoisie babes like us.

So seeing the hand-painted CHERRY BLOSSOMS

in the beyond beautiful fantasy closet

in the renovated Chateau de Saint Cloud

(in the famous Paris suburb)

sent my LOVELY alarm screaming as I

have been daydreaming about creating

my own painted cherry blossom moment

in our little laundry room, my studio,

or both.

So first I'll share this fantasy renovation project

by Tristan Auer/Wilson Associated, and

then stay tuned for the cherry blossom

post to further inspire our design schemes!

The homeowner's art collection is so

cool and rock and roll when mixed

with the heavenly historical

bones of the chateau, and

I can't wait to hear what

you think about the place.

Photography: Yann Deret

Design: Atelier Tristan Auer, Wilson Associates

(Auer designed Cartier boutiques as well as the interiors

of Hotel du Louvre and Hotel Les Baines)

Property Description:

3-story 500 square meter early 1900's villa

with Belle Epoque syle mixed with mid-century minimalism

Breathtaking handpainted cherry blossoms in modern interior design in Chateau de Saint Cloud by Tristan Auer

Art et Breton’s handpainted cherry blossom branches

I AM SUFFERING FROM BLOSSOM FEVER,

AND THE ONLY PRESCRIPTION WOULD

SEEM TO BE MORE, S'IL VOUS PLAIT...

MORE CHERRY BLOSSOMS.

Decor Inspiration: Chateau de Saint Cloud - Photo: Yann Deret

by Thierry Lemaire, furniture designer for Fendi

Chateau de Saint Cloud - Photo: Yann Deret

Decor Inspiration: Fireplace designed by Dominique Imbert

Decor Inspiration: Chateau de Saint Cloud - Photo: Yann Deret

Chateau de Saint Cloud - Photo: Yann Deret

What is Saint Cloud Park?
The grounds of a long-gone château.
The château and grounds were created in the 16th century and embellished by the brother of Louis XIV, and his architects Le Pautre and Hardouin-Mansart.
Marie-Antoinette carried out further modifications, and
in the 19th century it was the royal summer residence,
but the château burnt down in 1870.
The remaining parts of the building were razed in 1891.

Are you surprised at the modern re-design in

this chateau, chock full of gorgeous modern
decor inspiration?

Care to tour a completely different approach to

chateau renovation where the owners are

treading softly and aiming for an effortless, undone

look for their beloved French home?

Discover Chateau de Gudanes Part 1 and Part 2.

Here are additional French posts you may enjoy:

Marie Antoinette Inspiration
31 Beautiful French Farmhouse Moments
25 French Kitchens
64 French Inspired Rooms by Eleanor Cummings
Provence in Provo
Stefano Pilati's Paris Apartment

Peace to you right where you are.

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chicago

French Chateau in Chicago

February 05, 2017

Lincoln Park mansion on real estate market for $50 million

Lincoln Park Chicago mansion on real estate market for $50 million

We have been on quite a roll touring

luxurious chateaus lately with

Chateau de Gudanes here

and here

and Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's LA chateau.

Today's European manse is near my

neck of the woods in Lincoln Park.

Located halfway between the Chicago River

and Lake Michigan in Lincoln Park,

1932 N. Burling Street is a mansion built in 2010,

on 8 city lots and is on the market for $50 million.

The most expensive home in Chicago sold for

$17 million, so this $50 million asking price?

Truly unprecedented... and seems bound

to set a new Chicago record.

Here are some details from Sotheby's for fun.

Built in 2010

$2,000 per square foot
25,000 square feet
6 Bedrooms
7 Full Baths
4 Partial Baths
Taxes: $256,000

But before we peek inside, let's visit
a few other opulent showstoppers
in ChiTown.

Chicago theater lobby crystal chandelier arches architecture

Chicago Theater - via Rogelio/G (Flickr)

Chicago Athletic Association architecture Roman Williams

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel - Roman and Williams

Francis J. Dewes House

Keith Mansion

And now for the $50 million Chicago chateau for sale...

Lincoln Park Chicago mansion on real estate market for $50 million

Built by an auto insurance CEO,
the 25,000-square-foot mansion’s imposing classic facade
is framed and accented by equally classic wrought iron
and flawless formal landscaping.

Currently it's the largest private home in
Lincoln Park’s collection of mega mansions.

Inside is a wine cellar/grotto, elevator, heated floors,
vaulted ceilings, steam room and steam shower, marble and hardwood flooring, wet bar and multiple fireplaces.

Craftsman detail in ceilings and throughout
every nook and cranny of the home,
along with the large paneled library.

The formal exterior landscape includes an
outdoor grilling station and fireplace,
multiple fountains, reflecting pool,
and hand-forged antique garden gazebo pavilion.

Lincoln Park Chicago mansion on real estate market for $50 million

I was hoping to see pics of this Chicago mansion's
kitchen beyond the solitary image shown
here because who doesn't want to see the kitchen
design of a $50 million Chicago chateau, and
it's doubtful there will be an open house held
for beourgeoisie like moi, right?

Thanks so much for visiting!
Peace to you right where you are.